Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY

The map below shows majority race by area in Lower East Side, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Lower East Side racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Lower East Side overall is asian, making up 37.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 28.0%. There are more asian people in the west areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Lower East Side
Race
Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY Population
White
22.2%
Hispanic
28.0%
Black
9.0%
Asian
37.6%
Native American
0.4%
Other
2.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY Population
White
22.2%
Hispanic
28.0%
Black
9.0%
Asian
37.6%
Native American
0.4%
Other
2.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY

The map below shows diversity in Lower East Side. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.

Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Lower East Side Diversity Score

70

With a diversity score of 70 out of 100, Lower East Side is more diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Lower East Side's proper boundaries is to the north of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Lower East Side.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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